ID:12029 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-3390

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:12029 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-3390

ID:12029 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-3390

Published: October 24, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU78007
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3390
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c in the Linux kernel netfilter subsystem. A local user can trigger a use-after-fee error and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.